FEF Project...Many Questions and Photos over time

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bob turner
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Re: FEF Project...Many Questions and Photos over time

Postby bob turner » Wed Feb 04, 2026 1:38 pm

You put me to shame for neatness. I am so cluttered I can hardly find stuff on the workbench in front of me.

This is a re-run - the Harbor Freight cast iron small drill press is a staple around here - I have three at the airport in strategic locations, and two in my kitchen workshop (one converted to a rivet machine). Average cost including tax was $50 each. You cannot get a better deal. They are up to $90 now, with lights and crap, but still pretty good bargains.

https://www.harborfreight.com/8-in-5-sp ... 58780.html

I would post a photo, but that requires using a Shutterfly slot, which I am saving for more important stuff.

up148
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Re: FEF Project...Many Questions and Photos over time

Postby up148 » Wed Feb 04, 2026 3:45 pm

Looks like an amazing machine and never even came up when I did small drill press searches. I've bought from HF in the past, but also read bad reviews on hydraulic jacks and stands, but that's a different animal. This drill press has great reviews online and the fact you love them is all I need. Thanks for the tip.


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